The Persuaders
This group made a pair of marvelous heartache ballads in 1971, but have the unfortunate legacy of having their finest cuts turned into pop hits via covers. Lead singer Douglas Scott, whose nickname appropriately was "Smokey," Willie Holland, James Barnes, and Charles Stodghill formed in New York in 1969. They signed with Atlantic in the early '70s and had their lone R&B chart-topper in 1971, the shattering classic "Thin Line Between Love & Hate." It was also their only gold single. The follow-up was nearly as strong; "Love's Gonna Pack Up (And Walk Out)" reached number eight on the R&B charts, but had no crossover appeal. They continued on Win & Lose until 1973, then moved to Atco, where "Some Guys Have All the Luck" was a number seven R&B single in 1973. It was their final hit, though they kept recording until the late '70s, doing their last session for Calla. Besides the Pretenders re-doing "Thin Line Between Love & Hate," Rod Stewart had a Top Ten pop hit with his version of "Some Guys Have All the Luck" in 1984.
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Discografia
13 álbum(ns) • Ordenado por Mais vendidos
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Thin Line Between Love & Hate: Golden Classics
Soul - Lançado por Rhino - Elektra em 01/01/1975
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Beds Are Burning
Rock - Lançado por The Persuaders em 10/02/2022
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The Sweet Soul Show: Live at Newark's Symphony Hall - Volume 3 (Digitally Remastered) (Live)
The Persuaders, The Stylistics
Soul - Lançado por Essential Media Group em 04/11/2014
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Stayed Away Too Long
Miscellaneous - Lançado por win or lose music em 01/01/1997
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The Big Show, Vol. 3 (Live)
The Escorts, The Stylistics, The Persuaders
Soul - Lançado por Game Entertainment em 09/12/1997
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The Persuaders
Soul - Lançado por TAMAYO RECORDS em 20/02/1970
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Somewhere in the U.S.A
Rock - Lançado por Foottapping Records em 05/11/2002
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Love Lessons
Soul - Lançado por Grandstar - Jacbob em 01/02/2013
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Ghost Ship Sailors
Rock - Lançado por Cactus Rock Records em 29/03/2012
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Express Yourself
Pop - Lançado por sinderella em 06/12/2015
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Don't Fear The Dead
Dance - Lançado por Golghott em 11/10/2023
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Flapping Wings
Pop - Lançado por Wings in Hell em 01/01/2021
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